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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.71, 3,084.84 and 1,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.71, 3,084.84 and 1,131.86 is: 1,698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.71 : 3,084.84 = 1,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.71/3,084.84 = 1,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.71x = 3,084.84 × 1,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.71x = 3,491,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,591.58/2,055.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.49

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